Time with God with John North

105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,    a light on my path.106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it,    that I will follow your righteous laws.107 I have suffered much;    preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,    and teach me your laws.109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,    I will not forget your law.110 The wicked have set a snare for me,    but I have not strayed from your precepts.111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;    they are the joy of my heart.112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees    to the very end. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

97 Oh, how I love your law!    I meditate on it all day long.98 Your commands are always with me    and make me wiser than my enemies.99 I have more insight than all my teachers,    for I meditate on your statutes.100 I have more understanding than the elders,    for I obey your precepts.101 I have kept my feet from every evil path    so that I might obey your word.102 I have not departed from your laws,    for you yourself have taught me.103 How sweet are your words to my taste,    sweeter than honey to my mouth!104 I gain understanding from your precepts;    therefore I hate every wrong path. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;    it stands firm in the heavens.90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;    you established the earth, and it endures.91 Your laws endure to this day,    for all things serve you.92 If your law had not been my delight,    I would have perished in my affliction.93 I will never forget your precepts,    for by them you have preserved my life.94 Save me, for I am yours;    I have sought out your precepts.95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,    but I will ponder your statutes.96 To all perfection I see a limit,    but your commands are boundless. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation,    but I have put my hope in your word.82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise;    I say, “When will you comfort me?”83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,    I do not forget your decrees.84 How long must your servant wait?    When will you punish my persecutors?85 The arrogant dig pits to trap me,    contrary to your law.86 All your commands are trustworthy;    help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.87 They almost wiped me from the earth,    but I have not forsaken your precepts.88 In your unfailing love preserve my life,    that I may obey the statutes of your mouth. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With All Due Respect - Less aggro, more conversation. Is it even possible to have a deep discussion without it descending into chaos? Michael Jensen and Megan Powell du Toit think yes, and want to show the rest of us how to do it. There’s plenty of things they disagree on: free will, feminism, where you should send your kids to school and what type of church you should go to. But there are also plenty of other things that they have in common. They want to talk about all these things with conviction. But they also want the conversation to be constructive. Tune in to find out if that’s possible. Episode Summary: In the latest episode of "With All Due Respect," hosts Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen dive into the complex and timely topic of immigration in Australia. This conversation couldn't be more pertinent as recent protests, the March for Australia, have stirred national debate about whether the country faces an immigration problem and how people, especially Christians, should respond. The discussion progresses to explore the nuanced aspects of immigration, including its impact on cultural identity, the rising presence of non-Christian faiths, and how statistics can often misrepresent the real picture, creating unwarranted fear and tension. Joining the conversation is Jeri Jones Sparks, a Tamil Indian Australian with an active ministry presence, who shares her experiences and insights on living as an immigrant and working within the church to foster intercultural understanding. The episode further highlights the gripping SBS series "The Secret DNA of Us," which unveils the hidden ethnic makeup of Australian towns. This, coupled with stories of individual ancestry, shines a light on Australia's multifaceted identity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, culture, and social policy. Key Takeaways: Immigration Debate: Recent protests have highlighted the complexity surrounding immigration in Australia, often fueled by misinformation and political agendas. Cultural and Religious Shifts: Australia's demographic changes bring both challenges and opportunities as the country navigates a more multicultural and religiously diverse population. Christian Response: The necessity for Christians to redefine what it means to engage with 'the other,' drawing from biblical examples of how to treat foreigners among us. Intercultural Church Dynamics: The importance of churches evolving towards interculturalism, incorporating various cultural perspectives to enhance community and belonging. Understanding Heritage: Emotional and personal journeys uncovering one's ancestry, as showcased in the SBS series, can redefine individual and communal identity. Notable Quotes: "We're not as good at estimating numbers or proportions. It all comes through filters of bias." — Megan Powell du Toit "I think there's going to be some kind of shift in our normal of engaging with cultural commentary." — Jeri Jones Sparks "It's really messy. There's going to be conflict. But there's something gospel-hearted in how it shapes our gathering." — Jeri Jones Sparks "The church has a lot to teach our society by modeling that kind of internationalism, that kind of welcome which is blind to race." — Michael Jensen "When we know that it's God who appoints where and when all people should live, who are the people that God has put around us?" — Jeri Jones Sparks Resources: Satya Network SBS TV Series: The Secret DNA of Us ABC online article by Michael Jensen on Immigration This season of With All Due Respect is sponsored by Morling College, a Christ-centred higher-education institution shaped by its Baptist heritage and broad evangelical vision. Morling is committed to rigorous theological study, deep spiritual formation, and learning how to engage faithfully and thoughtfully with difference. Study options include ministry and theology, counselling, chaplaincy, and education. Download a course guide to explore whether Morling is the right place for your next step.  Learn more about Morling College and register for the Online Open Night on February 5, 2026 at info.morling.edu.au/open-night. Discover how your faith and calling can come together at Morling. Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

73 Your hands made me and fashioned me;Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.74 May those who fear You see me and be glad,Because I wait for Your word.75 I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are righteous,And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.76 O may Your lovingkindness comfort me,According to Your word to Your servant.77 May Your compassion come to me that I may live,For Your law is my delight.78 May the arrogant be ashamed, for they subvert me with a lie;But I shall meditate on Your precepts.79 May those who fear You turn to me,Even those who know Your testimonies.80 May my heart be blameless in Your statutes,So that I will not be ashamed. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

65 You have dealt well with Your servant,O Lord, according to Your word.66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge,For I believe in Your commandments.67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,But now I keep Your word.68 You are good and do good;Teach me Your statutes.69 The arrogant have forged a lie against me;With all my heart I will observe Your precepts.70 Their heart is covered with fat,But I delight in Your law.71 It is good for me that I was afflicted,That I may learn Your statutes.72 The law of Your mouth is better to meThan thousands of gold and silver pieces. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

57 The Lord is my portion;I have promised to keep Your words.58 I sought Your favor with all my heart;Be gracious to me according to Your word.59 I considered my waysAnd turned my feet to Your testimonies.60 I hastened and did not delayTo keep Your commandments.61 The cords of the wicked have encircled me,But I have not forgotten Your law.62 At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to YouBecause of Your righteous ordinances.63 I am a companion of all those who fear You,And of those who keep Your precepts.64 The earth is full of Your lovingkindness, O Lord;Teach me Your statutes. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 Remember the word to Your servant,In which You have made me hope.50 This is my comfort in my affliction,That Your word has revived me.51 The arrogant utterly deride me,Yet I do not turn aside from Your law.52 I have remembered Your ordinances from of old, O Lord,And comfort myself.53 Burning indignation has seized me because of the wicked,Who forsake Your law.54 Your statutes are my songsIn the house of my pilgrimage.55 O Lord, I remember Your name in the night,And keep Your law.56 This has become mine,That I observe Your precepts. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

41 May Your lovingkindnesses also come to me, O Lord,Your salvation according to Your word;42 So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me,For I trust in Your word.43 And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,For I wait for Your ordinances.44 So I will keep Your law continually,Forever and ever.45 And I will walk at liberty,For I seek Your precepts.46 I will also speak of Your testimonies before kingsAnd shall not be ashamed.47 I shall delight in Your commandments,Which I love.48 And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments,Which I love;And I will meditate on Your statutes. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes,And I shall observe it to the end.34 Give me understanding, that I may observe Your lawAnd keep it with all my heart.35 Make me walk in the path of Your commandments,For I delight in it.36 Incline my heart to Your testimoniesAnd not to dishonest gain.37 Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity,And revive me in Your ways.38 Establish Your word to Your servant,As that which produces reverence for You.39 Turn away my reproach which I dread,For Your ordinances are good.40 Behold, I long for Your precepts;Revive me through Your righteousness. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 My soul cleaves to the dust;Revive me according to Your word.26 I have told of my ways, and You have answered me;Teach me Your statutes.27 Make me understand the way of Your precepts,So I will meditate on Your wonders.28 My soul weeps because of grief;Strengthen me according to Your word.29 Remove the false way from me,And graciously grant me Your law.30 I have chosen the faithful way;I have placed Your ordinances before me.31 I cling to Your testimonies;O Lord, do not put me to shame!32 I shall run the way of Your commandments,For You will enlarge my heart. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Deal bountifully with Your servant,That I may live and keep Your word.18 Open my eyes, that I may beholdWonderful things from Your law.19 I am a stranger in the earth;Do not hide Your commandments from me.20 My soul is crushed with longingAfter Your ordinances at all times.21 You rebuke the arrogant, the cursed,Who wander from Your commandments.22 Take away reproach and contempt from me,For I observe Your testimonies.23 Even though princes sit and talk against me,Your servant meditates on Your statutes.24 Your testimonies also are my delight;They are my counselors. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 How can a young man keep his way pure?By keeping it according to Your word.10 With all my heart I have sought You;Do not let me wander from Your commandments.11 I have treasured Your word in my heart,So that I may not sin against You.12 Blessed are You, Lord;Teach me Your statutes.13 With my lips I have told ofAll the ordinances of Your mouth.14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,[e]As much as in all riches.15 I will meditate on Your preceptsAnd [f]regard Your ways.16 I shall [g]delight in Your statutes;I will not forget Your word. from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Blessed are those whose way is [blameless,Who walk in the Law of the Lord.2 Blessed are those who comply with His [testimonies,And seek Him with all their heart.3 They also do no injustice;They walk in His ways.4 You have [c]ordained Your precepts,[d]That we are to keep them diligently.5 Oh that my ways may be establishedTo keep Your statutes!6 Then I will not be ashamedWhen I look at all Your commandments.7 I will give thanks to You with uprightness of heart,When I learn Your righteous judgments.8 I will keep Your statutes;Do not utterly abandon me! from Psalm 119 Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do. Ephesians 2:10  Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do. Ephesians 2:10  Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do. Ephesians 2:10  Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do. Ephesians 2:10  Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do. Ephesians 2:10  Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.